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University of Cumbria

Lancaster · Guardian UK #101

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University of Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton · QS World #1001

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/9

Cumbria

scored higher in 4 categories

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5/9

Wolverhampton

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Wolverhampton leads in 5 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, courses). University of Cumbria is ahead on TEF, employment, graduate salary, scholarship.

University of Cumbria vs University of Wolverhampton at a glance

University of Cumbria and University of Wolverhampton both teach 30 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies and Sport & Exercise Sciences. University of Cumbria offers 136 courses across 40 subject areas; University of Wolverhampton offers 270 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,000 a year at University of Cumbria and £16,950 at University of Wolverhampton: University of Cumbria is about £950 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,900 a year at University of Cumbria and £18,230 at University of Wolverhampton: University of Cumbria is about £1,330 a year cheaper.

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Wolverhampton is higher in 10 and University of Cumbria in 8, with 4 about level. The widest gap is in Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation: £28,500 three years after graduating from University of Cumbria, against £22,500 from University of Wolverhampton. Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Wolverhampton is higher in 14 and University of Cumbria in 8.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
#1001
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THE World
#801
#101
Guardian UK
#85
2007
Established
1827
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Bronze

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

University of Cumbria

University of Wolverhampton

80.5%
87.4%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£27,400
£27,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

89.4%
80.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

2.6%
16.1%

International

International student share

136
270

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
0

Scholarships

Number of scholarships

International Community

Where do international students come from?

Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.

Cumbria

14 countries · 2.6% international

  • 🇨🇦Canada14.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.6%
  • 🇩🇪Germany8.5%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland8.5%
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Wolverhampton

28 countries · 16.1% international

  • 🌐Nepal29.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria22.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan13%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh11.2%
  • 🇮🇳India9.1%

Subjects

30 subjects you can study at both

Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.

University of Cumbria

University of Wolverhampton

Also taught at both: Health & Social Care, Management, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Education Studies, Midwifery, Nursing (General), Teacher Training, Adult Nursing, Fine Art, Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, Children's Nursing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Applied Psychology.

Only at University of Cumbria

Only at University of Wolverhampton

Fees

What it costs international students

The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.

Undergraduate

University of Cumbria
£16,000
University of Wolverhampton
£16,950

University of Cumbria is about £950 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Cumbria
£16,900
University of Wolverhampton
£18,230

University of Cumbria is about £1,330 a year cheaper.

Outcomes

Graduate outcomes by subject

Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.

University of Cumbria

University of Wolverhampton

  • Business & Management (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    85%Satisfaction89%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    84%Satisfaction92%

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    95%Satisfaction88%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£16,500
    77%Satisfaction96%

  • Design & Fashion

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£18,000
    74%Satisfaction86%

  • Business Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    89%Satisfaction80%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    70%Satisfaction89%

  • Psychology (General)

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    87%Satisfaction78%

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    94%Satisfaction88%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    98%Satisfaction76%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    82%Satisfaction95%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    100%Satisfaction83%

Showing the 12 largest of 22 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Cumbria

Future Talent Award

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

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University of Wolverhampton

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FAQ

University of Cumbria vs University of Wolverhampton: common questions

Is University of Cumbria or University of Wolverhampton cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,000 a year at University of Cumbria and £16,950 at University of Wolverhampton: University of Cumbria is about £950 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,900 a year at University of Cumbria and £18,230 at University of Wolverhampton: University of Cumbria is about £1,330 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.

What subjects can you study at both University of Cumbria and University of Wolverhampton?

Both universities teach 30 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Law, Film Production & Cinematography, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy and 18 more.

Is University of Cumbria or University of Wolverhampton better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from University of Cumbria, and £21,000 from University of Wolverhampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 85% at University of Cumbria and 89% at University of Wolverhampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Cumbria or University of Wolverhampton offer more courses?

University of Wolverhampton lists 270 courses on CourseOptions and University of Cumbria lists 136 courses.

What can you study at University of Cumbria but not at University of Wolverhampton?

University of Cumbria teaches 10 subject areas that University of Wolverhampton does not, including Forestry & Arboriculture, Ecology & Conservation, Human Geography & Environment, Zoology & Animal Biology, Environmental Sciences, Medical Imaging, Biomedical Engineering, Physical Geography & Climate and 2 more.

What can you study at University of Wolverhampton but not at University of Cumbria?

University of Wolverhampton teaches 38 subject areas that University of Cumbria does not, including Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, History, Marketing, Architecture, Finance & Actuarial Science, Forensic Science, Human Resource Management and 30 more.

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University of Cumbria136 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Wolverhampton270 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses